Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Elko, Nevada

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Ruby Crest Trailhead

This road leads from Harrison Pass up to the Ruby Crest Trailhead. It's a relatively easy and short road that can save you some time and distance if you plan to hike the Ruby Crest…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Pony Express Trail

The historic Pony Express Trail is one of the few domestic overland routes accessible to the public. This route follows as closely as possible to the original trail ridden over 160 years ago on horseback.Make…
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Total Miles
463.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Wild Horse Recreation Area to Bruneau Canyon Overlook

This relatively easy route rewards travelers with absolutely incredible scenery. You'll find yourself maneuvering through cattle, staring up at steep canyon walls, and cresting small hills that reveal breathtaking views of snow capped mountains. If…
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Total Miles
108
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hot Spring Hill to Mount Lewis

This route takes you from just outside of Eureka Nevada at Hot Spring Hill to Mount Lewis. The route starts out taking you to Bartine Hot Springs, a funny little heart-shaped hot springs that in…
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Total Miles
105.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Belmont Mine

This easy route will reward travelers with scenic views and a trip back in history. Head deep into the hills of White Pine county to the remains of the historic Belmont Mill. The trail is…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Antelope Bay Loop and Lucas Point

This is the southern section of the Antelope Bay Loop. It's the easier way out into the vista. The rail is dirt and gravel with a few deeper ruts from muddy traffic and cows. This…
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Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Southern Lucas Point

This is a nice flat, out and back, offshoot trail heading down to the Southern Lucas Point on Salmon Falls Creek Reservoir. To get to the beginning of the trail take China Creek off of…
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Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

BLM 3780 - Star Valley Ranch

This rocky dirt section of the larger Southern Owyhee Route passes through the Owyhee River Wilderness and Star Valley. It passes through Star Valley Ranch (which appears from the signage to be owned by 45…
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Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Antelope Bay Loop Northern Section

This is the Northern section of what could be completed as a loop trail. It ends in one spot at an Overlook above the Salmon Creek Falls reservoir. The trail is on the open range,…
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Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp